Gymnast Social Media Megathread

[JaJa]

A lot of “fashion” looks stiff, awkward or over the top. I think that cover dress on Simone might be artistic but not anything you, I or most women would actually wear.

I did not even realize it was a dress. I always thought fashion was just silly until, believe it or not I saw The Devil Wears Prada. It’s art that you wear. I got that. Anyway, Simone looks gorgeous.

 

[KristyJ]

Might be to make her look taller?

Adding bulk at the middle never makes you look taller
Simone is so tiny that bulk at the middle doesn't matter
But the look is still odd. From a different angle my husband thought it was supposed to look like chewing gum.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

Adding bulk at the middle never makes you look taller
Simone is so tiny that bulk at the middle doesn't matter
But the look is still odd. From a different angle my husband thought it was supposed to look like chewing gum.

Should've been clearer, I meant the camera angle not the dress. The giant scrunchie sartorial choice seemed bold, but I'm no fashionista.

 

[Sasha]

The camera angle definitely makes her look taller. The dress is beyond me, but admittedly, I have yet to watch The Devil Wears Prada.

 

[ucrgirl]

I know I saw an article wondering where all the donated money has gone but my interest in mary lou is very low.

Mary Lou was before my gymnastics fandom. I read part of the article wondering about the money and "eh "

Don't misunderstand me. It's not cool if the money was misused but that's why I almost never participate in those GoFundMe type of things. If it is not a charity that provides audited statements showing where the money goes I figure that I am gambling with my donation.

 

[crdubb17]

I’m most excited about how well they shot her skin tone. She is lit so beautifully.

 

[glamafonic]

I’m most excited about how well they shot her skin tone. She is lit so beautifully.

Night and day from that awful Vogue shoot a few years back.

 

[KorbutFan]

I have yet to watch The Devil Wears Prada.

Oh you should. It’s a fun movie.

 

[irichluck21]

but admittedly, I have yet to watch The Devil Wears Prada.

By all means move at a glacial pace,

 

[Sasha]

Glacial pace is accurate, I rarely watch movies. Don't normally have the attention span for them. but The Devil Wears Prada IS on the list - maybe the heckling/encouragement from this thread will push me to do it this weekend.

 

[irichluck21]

It's a joke...its part of a quote from the movie LOL

 

[Sasha]

Oh, lol, sailed right over my head!!

 

[Matilda23]

Vanity Fair cover of Simone looks like she’s wrapped in fortune cookies!

 

[KorbutFan]

Vanity Fair cover of Simone looks like she’s wrapped in fortune cookies!

Just in time for Chinese New Year.

 

[JaJa]

Of all the people on this board you are by far my greatest disappointment

 

[rlayt]

Ian Gunther is a crowd draw at the invitational he won.

https://t.co/1YB7Ur4xlX

 

[Denn]

He's really been impressive with this social media reach. He's quite likeable and his content is entertaining.

 

[hmmmm]

A little fluff piece on Courtney McGregor with some information about the NZ Olympic spot.

Due to NZ rules Courtney is not eligible to trial for the Oceania championship team and there is confirmation in a statement that the NZOC will only send an athlete with a proven ability to place in the top 16.

 

[RedBirdie]

So NZL isn't going to send anyone. Ridiculous. Will FIG reallocate the Oceania spot for WAG?

 

[Matilda23]

Georgia-Rose Brown is a chance for NZ. She has scored 13.6 on bars at previous World Cups. This may be considered a potential top 16 placement to meet NZOC selection standard. GRB is nominated for Cairo World Cup next month.